About Elbow Lake

Zip code: 56531

Population: 1,926

Phone: 218-685-5380

Web site: www.alexweb.net/elchamber

Utility companies: Elbow Lake Municipal Power

Cultural and recreational facilities: Tipsinah Campground, 218-685-5114; Tipsinah Golf Course, 218-685-4271; Grant County Historical Museum, 218-685-4864

Festivals: Flekkefest, first weekend in August

Churches: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, Grace Evangelical Free Church, Lakeview Assembly of God, St. Olaf Catholic Church, United Lutheran Church, Victory of Life

Health facilities: ELEAH Medical Center

Largest Employers: ELEAH Medical Center, West Central Area School, Grant County Offices and West Central Community Action

Quick fact: Elbow Lake’s motto is “Visit a weekend … Stay a Lifetime.”

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